A
stye-also called a Hordeolum-is a red, sore lump near the edge of the eyelid that grows from the base of
your eyelash or under the eyelid. Most styes are caused by a
bacterial infection. There are two kinds of styes:
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External Hordeolum: A stye that begins at the base of your
eyelash often from an infection in the hair follicle that looks like a pimple.
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Internal Hordeolum: A stye inside your eyelid that is caused by
an infection in an oil-producing gland in your eyelid.
You can also get a stye if you have blepharitis-an inflammation of your eyelids- that makes your eyelids at the base of the eyelashes red and swollen. When you first get a stye, your eyelid is probably red and tender to the touch. Your eye may also feel sore and scratchy.
There are a number of ways your doctor can
treat a stye including warm compresses, antibiotics or in office surgery if the
other treatments aren’t helping. Never squeeze stye!
If you or someone you know has a stye please schedule an appointment D’Ambrosio Eye Care at 800-325-3937, visit D’Ambrosio Eye Care, or Facebook so that we can help.
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